Victory for Verstappen in Japan Clinches Red Bull Racing’s Sixth Constructors’ Championship

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On Sunday, Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing triumphed at the iconic Suzuka Circuit in the Japanese Grand Prix, finishing nearly 20 seconds in front of the closest competitor.

Completing the podium were McLaren drivers, with Lando Norris capturing second place, and newcomer Oscar Piastri securing third.

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This win provided Red Bull with the points needed to lock in their sixth Constructors’ Championship title for 2023.

The race commenced with Verstappen in pole position, flanked by Piastri. In the rows behind them, Norris and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc were in contention. Verstappen had an impeccable start, widening his lead early on, thanks in part to Norris overtaking his teammate on the opening lap to secure second place.

Highlights from the 2023 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix

In the middle of the pack, Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu collided with Williams’ Alex Albon. Although both drivers managed to continue, a safety car was deployed to remove debris from the course. Racing resumed on lap four with no changes in the front-line order.

Further incidents included Williams’ Logan Sargeant rear-ending Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas, which resulted in Bottas’s withdrawal from the race and a penalty for Sargeant. Shortly thereafter, Red Bull’s Sergio Perez and Haas’ Kevin Magnussen had a collision that led to Perez retiring due to extensive damage to his car.

In the lead, Verstappen set the race’s fastest lap soon after his pit stop and continued to extend his lead. Over the concluding laps, his lead only expanded, and he ultimately secured his 47th career victory and his 13th of the current season. With only six races left, he is on track to surpass his personal best of 15 victories in one season.

As the series progresses, Verstappen is well-positioned to clinch his third Drivers’ Championship, potentially at the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix. Currently, he leads the 2023 Drivers’ Championship with a total of 400 points. Perez trails in second place with 223 points, and Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes-Benz AMG is in third with 190 points. In the Constructors’ standings, Red Bull has sealed their championship with 623 points, followed by Mercedes with 305 points and Ferrari with 285. The next race in the championship will be the Qatar Grand Prix in two weeks.

Full Results from the 2023 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix

1. Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
2. Lando Norris, McLaren, +19.387 seconds
3. Oscar Piastri, McLaren, +36.494 seconds
4. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, +43.998 seconds
5. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-Benz AMG, +49.376 seconds
6. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari, +50.221 seconds
7. George Russell, Mercedes-Benz AMG, +57.659 seconds
8. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin, +74.725 seconds
9. Esteban Ocon, Alpine, +79.678 seconds
10. Pierre Gasly, AlphaTauri, +83.155 seconds
11. Liam Lawson, AlphaTauri, +1 lap
12. Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri, +1 lap
13. Zhou Guanyu, Alfa Romeo, +1 lap
14. Nico Hulkenberg, Haas, +1 lap
15. Kevin Magnussen, Haas, +1 lap
    NC) Alexander Albon, Williams – Did Not Finish
    NC) Logan Sargeant, Williams – Did Not Finish
    NC) Lance Stroll, Aston Martin – Did Not Finish
    NC) Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing – Did Not Finish
    NC) Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo – Did Not Finish

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More about Japanese Grand Prix Victory

• Official FIA Formula 1 2023 Season Standings
• Max Verstappen’s Career Highlights
• Suzuka Circuit Official Website
• Red Bull Racing Team Profile
• McLaren F1 Team News
• Formula 1 2023 Calendar
• Detailed Incident Reports from the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix
• 2023 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship Analysis